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October 30, 2006
Rusted Root
Design: Rusted Root by the Zephyr Girls
Yarn: Lana Grossa Novella
Needles: bamboo US 5s & 3s for ribbing
Begun: August 5, 2006
Finished: October 22, 2006
I have to say that I really enjoyed this project. I'm always digging the raglan shaping and no seaming goodness. And Sarah & Rachel really match my style. I love everything they come up with and they are just so gosh darn nice!
As far as notes on the project...
- Yarn. I got the Lana Grossa for so stankin cheap it wasn't even funny. It has roughly the same fiber makeup as the Brown Sheep yarn this pattern calls for and so I thought I would give it a whirl. It worked in the pattern like a charm. It's not quite as soft as the Brown Sheep yarn (or even the Cascade I substituted in the Green Gable pattern) but it's not scratchy or rough my any means. It works up really well, has great stitch definition (but what cotton/wool combo doesn't?) and I only found one yucky patch in all the balls I used (no knots!!!).
- Changes. I didn't make any big changes besides using a different yarn. The only part of the pattern that I didn't do was the ribbing on the sleeves. I was never happy with how it turned out on my Green Gable and so I just did a loose bind off and that was that.
- Sizing. For whatever reason, I don't think the sizing on this one was the same as the Green Gable pattern. I got gauge (I thought...?) but maybe using a different yarn somehow changed my sizing? I don't know, but it turned out to be just a bit smaller than I would have liked. It still fits, but the sleeves don't poof real well. Kind of a bummer. I'm sure it's a case of user error, I just wish I could figure out what exactly I did wrong.
- Final Verdict. I give this sweater one thumb up. The pattern was fun and the yarn was great, but the fit is not stellar. It's a lesson learned sweater for sure.
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Comments
So cute Sarah! I love the color and the lace panel. Too bad about the sleeves though--although yours still look good.
Posted by: Erin | October 30, 2006
I took one look and said, "Oh how cute!" I didn't see anything amiss with the sweater, and frankly, they're ALL learning experiences.
A+
Posted by: Karen B. | October 30, 2006
Lovely! And I like the photo too.
Posted by: erin | October 30, 2006
That's a great photo of you. I think Rusted Root turned out really well and I agree with Karen B that it looks super cute on you. Yay!
Posted by: Karma | October 31, 2006
Super cute! Love how you layered it!
Posted by: lisa | October 31, 2006
Rusted Root came out great. great photo too.
Posted by: Macoco | October 31, 2006
What a pretty top. I love that lace panel on the front!
Posted by: Becky | November 03, 2006
Yeah! I love the color you picked Sarah, it turned out fab and looks so cut eon you... Too bad the fit wasn't as great as you would have liked. Thanks for the nice things you said!!
Posted by: Rachel | November 08, 2006
Goodness. It looks absolutely lovely on you! You did an amazing job.
I have this in my list of "to knits" I just might have to move it up now.
Posted by: Kara | November 10, 2006